“On 25 October 2017, ZC sent out a confidential internal​ memorandum to all its employees advising them that due to a situation beyond ​its​ control​, ​ the​ staff​ would be receiving part of their October salaries by the end of this month, with the rest being paid later,” he said.

“The decision to withhold part of the staff​ salaries was​ in order for ZC​ to balance ​its​ strained cash flows​, and this course of action was advised to staff​ after ZC had exhausted all other possible alternatives.”

Majonga also confirmed that they were still working on clearing legacy debts which are still haunting ZC.

The second and last match of the two-test series will run from October 29 to November 2, at Queens Sports Club.